Minnie Word Campbell
February 08, 1944 - March 30, 2026

Minnie Louise Campbell departed this earthly life and entered her heavenly home with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026, at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Minnie was born on February 8, 1944, in Buckingham County, Virginia, to the late William Word and Fannie Mae Word. She was a loving and nurturing woman who was like a mother to many young people. They were drawn to her for guidance, wisdom, and encouragement. Minnie loved everyone and accepted people just as they were.
She grew up and began her education in Buckingham County. Later, she moved to Newport News, Virginia, where she met her late husband, Wilbert Campbell. After marrying Wilbert, August 4, 1963, the two later relocated to Chicago, Illinois.
After separating from her late husband, Minnie moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, where she worked for many years as Head Chef at Worcester City Hospital. During that time, she began dating her late fiancé, Carl Leonard, who became her best friend, companion, and confidant. Before returning to
Buckingham, Minnie was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Worcester, Massachusetts, while faithfully paying her tithes to Second Liberty
Baptist Church in Dillwyn, Virginia.

After Carl Leonard passed away in 2018, Minnie returned to Buckingham to be with her family and continued her retirement there.
Minnie prayed daily for her family and for her beloved furbaby, Shiloh, whom she adored. She was known for cooking special dishes, especially her famous potato salad, for family and friends to enjoy. She had an unforgettable sense of humor and loved laughing with family and friends. She especially enjoyed late-night movies with her daughter, Debra Word and Ezekiel Carson, who became her best
friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Fannie Mae Word; her brother, Richard Word; her sister, Evangelist Mary Bolden; and her beloved
companion, Carl Leonard.

Minnie leaves to cherish her precious memories: her daughter, Debra Word of Buckingham, Virginia; stepdaughters, Carla Carpenter and Tammi Carpenter of Worcester, Massachusetts; her granddaughter, Chenelle Word-Gladden of Atlanta, Georgia, whom she raised from the age of two; her sister, Anna Tolson of Dillwyn, Virginia; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Walker, Calil Thompson, and Shamira Payne of Atlanta, Georgia; three great-great-grandchildren, Caliya Thompson, Aunisty Payne, and Theodore Thompson of Atlanta, Georgia; four step-grandchildren, Cashonda, Shauna, Kyra, and Jamirah; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She also leaves behind special friends: Marjorie Rainwater, Loreen Johnston, and Irene Carpenter.
Her love, faith, warmth, and kindness will forever remain in the hearts of all who
knew and loved her.

Visitation: Apr 4, 2026

02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Reid's Funeral Home
15317 N. James Madison Hwy
Dillwyn, VA
23936

Funeral Service: Apr 6, 2026

02:00 PM

Second Liberty Baptist Church
6522 Andersonville Rd
Dillwyn, VA
23936